— the driver

—— the sun rising from the river.

@L33SPICS driver's eyes droop a little. he's drained. having lee here makes him feel better, but the feeling of dread still pulls like a knot in his stomach.

@driversvoid lee returns the squeeze. he couldn’t help but hold his focus on drivers face. he looked at driver intently with a soft smile on his lips, the sweet moment easing the anxiety in lees body

@L33SPICS driver bites back another sound. his voice is shaky. "alley behind a bar. near the end of town." he musters. "can you- can you some gauze, or- or something?" he asks quietly.

@L33SPICS driver squeezes lee's hand gently. he does feel warmer than before. he holds lee's hand and looks back up, humming,

@driversvoid lee couldn’t bite back his grin. after a moment, he slid his hand into drivers, relieved to feel warmth radiating off his palm

@L33SPICS for the first time that night a tiny smile formed on drivers lips. he took his hand out from the covers to hold it out invitingly, albeit a bit shaky.

@driversvoid lee paused for a moment, considering his words. “im just glad you’re okay. you can make it better by resting properly” he gently scolded him at the end with no real malice

@L33SPICS driver turned his head to look at lee, letting out a sigh. "i'm sorry i worried you. i wish i could make it better."

@driversvoid lee knew he wouldn’t be able to sleep, but he’d pretend for drivers sake. he slides under the covers, back resting against the headboard. he couldn’t help but stare at driver

@L33SPICS driver feels so so grateful. he nods. "yeah, thanks." he says. he nods towards the bed. "you should get comfortable too."

@driversvoid lee comes back a minute later with a throw blanket. he walked over to driver and gently spread it over him, making sure to cover any bare skin from the neck down “better?”

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@L33SPICS driver tries his best to relax. he's still stressed out. he feels a little nauseous, and a lot guilty. he stares up at the ceiling, afraid to turn and curl in on himself because he knows it'll hurt.

@driversvoid “i can go grab another blanket” lee responds instantly, he steps back and moves to walk out of the bedroom to make his way to the couch

@L33SPICS driver shakes his head and just gets under the sheet. "this is fine." he says slowly. he's regaining a little bit of color. he looks sheepish. "actually-.. maybe.."

@driversvoid lee helps him in whatever way driver needs it. once hes done, lee helps him lay down “are you cold? want a blanket?”

@L33SPICS driver lets lee help him with his shirt. he stands and undoes his jeans again, peeling them down. his biggest problem is bending over in any way. so he sits back on the bed to reach to peel them off his ankles.

@driversvoid lee wordlessly steps closer and slowly starts lifting drivers shirt, trying to avoid as much strain for him as possible. once it’s off, lee folds it and sets it aside for later. he grabs a fresh shirt and starts helping driver put it on

@IittIehoneys driver sighs. "just some guys i've worked for. never liked me." he lied, closing his eyes again.

@driversvoid “i can try and help you fix it, if you want.” she sits against the headboard with him, glancing over with sleepy eyes. “what kind of trouble did you run into?”

[ open rp ] it was late, but the area wasn't dead. there were still people around, doing things. the reader gets a call just before midnight. when they pick up, for a moment there's only shuttering breaths. then drivers voice is coming through. "'m sorry." [ ++ ]

@L33SPICS driver shakes his head. "i can do it." he says, even though he's wincing taking his shirt off. the bruising on his ribs is probably deeper than it seems. "..m-maybe just, my shirt."

@driversvoid “i won’t, i wont” lee indulges in his request then follows his directions to grab pajamas. clothes in hand, he moves back over to driver. “what can i help with?”

@L33SPICS driver was unsure. "you can't sleep on the couch." he says decidedly as he sits. he gestures towards his dresser. "not picky. pajamas are in the second drawer."

@driversvoid “don’t think ill sleep just yet, but ill stay with you” lee replies, he ushers driver to sit on the ledge of his bed “what kind of clothes do you want ? tell me where they’re at and i’ll grab em”

@L33SPICS driver shakes his head and grits his teeth. "i don't want you on the couch." he says.

@driversvoid “i can take the couch” he didn’t want to impose. he got up quickly, helping driver find balance. he hovered around driver as they walked down to his bedroom

@IittIehoneys he takes it and looks it over, a little disappointed. he thinks he can fix it, and wash it, but he still doesn't like seeing it as it is. he sets it gently over his lap. "..thanks."

@driversvoid she nods, getting up and disappearing to get his jacket. she comes back with it folded over her arm, offering it to him

@L33SPICS driver shut his eyes. he was losing every argument tonight, and it felt a little pathetic, but also good to be taken care of. he nodded. "will you share the bed?" he asks, standing.

@driversvoid “driver” lee nearly rolled his eyes, now was not the time to be a gentleman “cmon, i’ll help you change and get you into bed?”

@IittIehoneys driver thinks about it. he shakes his head. "can i see my jacket?" he asks, not looking at her, taking off his gloves.

@driversvoid “do you want to lay down?” she asks, moving to sit on the other side of the bed.

@L33SPICS driver keeps his eyes on the ceiling. "i can sleep on the couch." he says.

@driversvoid lee opens his eyes and sits up “shouldn’t you go to your bedroom? the couch can’t be comfortable” he questions, studying his frame

@IittIehoneys driver sits on the bed and relaxes a little. he toes off his shoes anyway, before scooting back a little. he doesn't lay down but sits against the headboard.

@driversvoid she nods. “it’s not a bother. come.” she cracks open her bedroom door. it’s a small place, with a lot of white decor. she ushers him to sit on the bed, not caring about the blood, or his shoes, or anything.

@IittIehoneys driver hesitates again, looking over her face. "..fine. if you're comfortable with that."

@driversvoid she pauses. “then i’ll sleep in it with you,” she says. “it’s not a big deal.”

@IittIehoneys driver pauses, shaking his head. the furrow in his brow deepens and he frowns a little. "i won't take your bed." he says. his voice is quiet but firm.

@driversvoid “no,” she says. she waves a dismissive hand. “it doesn’t matter. you can take my bed.”